Homeownership has served as a cornerstone of stability and wealth-building for millions of American families. The process of buying and owning a home comes with challenges, however, and the dream of homeownership can draw scam artists and other predatory actors. Atlanta Legal Aid works with homebuyers and homeowners to protect them from the pitfalls and dangers that come with homeownership. We want your help in making sure that members of the Atlanta community have access to good …

Starting a nonprofit can be a great way to effect social change, but prospective founders should do their homework before forming a new 501(c)(3). Join Jason Qu and Lauren Paley from the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center as we discuss business planning, strategic considerations, and useful resources for start-up nonprofits.

Nonprofits hold board meetings quarterly if not monthly. These meetings are required by the organization’s bylaws and at least yearly by law, but it’s hard to find training for Executive Directors, CEOs and Board Chairs regarding how to prepare for and run such meetings. More importantly, how does one make such meetings effective? During this webcast, our speaker addresses the following: How to prepare for board meetings How to run board meetings Documents associated with such meetings …

Every nonprofit employer, regardless of size, has obligations under federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) regulations. Noncompliance can carry significant financial consequences. This article outlines the OSHA requirements most relevant to nonprofits, including recordkeeping, emergency action plans, and hazard communication, and offers practical guidance for establishing an effective, low-cost safety program to protect both employees and the organization.

Most nonprofit and governmental programs targeted at homeowners require that owner-occupiers have clear title to their home, which is especially difficult for those who live in homes inherited from family members. This webcast will provide an overview of the following: – What clear title and heirs property means; – Potential resolution strategies for heirs property owners; – Resources for owners dealing with heirs property and other title issues; and – The importance of requiring estate planning as …

The IRS is launching a sweeping effort to advise taxpayers about the importance of doing a “paycheck checkup” as soon as possible to ensure that they are withholding properly from their paychecks. It is highly recommended that employers, including nonprofit corporations, share this information with their employees as soon as possible. Please see this link for an article providing additional information you should share with your employees so they can determine if they are withholding correctly from their …